Description
A quick and healthy salad featuring tuna and garbanzo beans, brightened with fresh vegetables for a nutritious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can of tuna, drained
- 1 can of garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine the tuna, garbanzo beans, red onion, bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, and parsley in a large bowl.
- Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until emulsified.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss well to combine.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature, allowing flavors to develop for 15-20 minutes.
Notes
Rinse the garbanzo beans thoroughly to avoid a metallic taste. Let the salad chill before serving for better flavor absorption.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking Required
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 30mg